but, on the contrary; n. defect in a person. Táwu nga walay apan, A person without defect; v. constitute the defect in someone or something Maáyu ang lawlaw. Ang nakaapan bukugun, Salted sardines are good; the only thing wrong with them is that they are boney. apan-ápan v. keep saying ‘but’ to avoid doing something Lakaw na, way apan-ápan, Get going, no but’s about it. Mag-apan-ápan siyag sugúun, He keeps saying ‘but’ when you tell him to do something.